FIRST
CHURCH: This coming Tuesday,
Coby N. will enter hospital in London to have a tumour
removed from her kidney. We pray the procedure may go well.
Mike V. is preparing to go to Hamilton where he will be
treated in a six-week program designed to stop internal bleeding
resulting from radiation treatments. Pray that his stays in
Hamilton and the treatments will be successful. Others in our
church family are experiencing difficulties with health; we lift
them before God in prayer, trusting his grace will be
sufficient. Happy Birthday to Mrs. Shirley S. who
is turning 76 on the 9th, and to Mrs. Grace V. who is
turning 76 on the 13th. Have a blessed day!
GRACE
CHURCH: Congratulations to Willem and Cornelie L.
with the birth of their daughter Nina! We wish them
God’s blessings!
William and Margaret G. express their thankfulness to our
Lord and Saviour who blessed them this past week Tuesday January
3rd with the birth of a healthy baby girl, their 8th
great grandchild and their 63rd wedding anniversary
on Wednesday January 4th. Praise and Glory to our
God!
We want
to pray for and remember all our students and teachers who are
going back to school. We pray that they may continue to be
diligent and that they strive to be what God has intended for
them for their lives.
Happy
birthday to John V. who is turning 85 on January 9th
and to Gertie W. who is turning 73 on January 14th!
CALVARY CHURCH: Everyone was more or less well over the
holidays. John H. takes it day to day, recovering from
his last round of chemo treatments. We are praying for four
moms-to-be - three who are expecting in the next month. We also
remember those who are unable to attend our services - Willa
and Elena.
COMBINED
EVENING
WORSHIP
SERVICES
SERVICE TIME & LOCATION: Services are at Grace CRC and
at 5 pm
OFFERINGS FOR JANUARY ARE FOR: Chatham Outreach for Hunger
CASE FOR CHRISTIANITY-JANUARY 28, 2012, 9am-4pm at GRACE
CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH. The cost is $8 and includes lunch.
The fear of some topics keeps many Christians from spiritual
discussions. Today more than ever people are raising
challenging objections to faith, God and the Bible and we need
to be prepared to respond. Please call Anita.
Grace
CRC Coffee Break will resume meeting on Wednesday, January
11. Welcome back to both morning and evening groups! Morning
Coffee Break begins at 9:30 a.m. and Evening Coffee Break begins
at 7:30 p.m. at Grace CRC. Childcare is provided during Morning
Coffee Break. Any questions? Please call Kathy D.
C-K
Christian Men's Choir: Do you Love to Sing? We have just
started practicing the new music for our April 28th Festival of
Praise hosted here in Chatham. There is still room for more new
members. If you love to sing why not come out and join our
group. We practice at 7:30 every Tuesday night at First Reformed
Church - at the corner of Lacroix and Indian Creek Rd. If you
want more information please contact: Melvin V. or Henry T.
Laudate Dominum Choir will start
the second half of our 50th season on Mon. Jan. 9 at
the Worship center (back entrance). NEW members are welcome. We
will start off with a social and refreshments and then practice
for our Spring Concert. Mark your calendars- May 26!! Come and
join us to sing praises to our God.
Adult Education: This Tuesday, Pastor Jack will be
beginning an 8-week class on the book of James. This practical
epistle of the New Testament raises the question, “How do I
express my religious beliefs in today’s world?” James says,
“Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is
this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to
keep oneself from being polluted by the world.” Please bring
your Bibles; handouts will be provided. All are welcome to
attend!
JK/SK
Discovery Morning - Chatham Christian School is holding an
open house for parents of children who will be four or five
before December 31st, 2012. The JK/SK Discovery Morning will be
held on Wednesday, January 25th, from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00
noon. Feel free to stop by with your child, meet the teachers,
view the curriculum, tour the school, and discover what makes
Chatham Christian Schools unique. For more information contact
the school (519)352-4980 or visit us at our website -
www.chathamchristian.ca
Gift Certificates and Gift Cards: If you are a future
parent at Chatham Christian Schools, consider using gift cards
now for your everyday purchases. Credits can be held in an
account for future tuition. It can add up over the years and
help the school at the same time. Visit
www.chathamchristian.ca then select T.R.I.P. for
additional information.
FAREWELL SERVICE: Pastor Vic Vandermolen will be leading the
service at St. Thomas First CRC on Sunday morning, January 15 at
10:00 a.m., as a "farewell service." It will also be a service
in which we celebrate the Lord's Supper. You are invited to
share in this service. If you have any questions, please direct
them to Office Administrator, Lucy Ann Zylstra at 519-631-7730.
ATTENTION THOSE WHO LOVE TO SING: On Tues. Jan. 24, at 7:30
pm, The Psalm Project, a seven person worship team from the
Netherlands will present a free worship concert at London First
CRC, 531Talbot St. The Psalm Project reworks songs from John
Calvin’s 1562 Genevan Psalter into contemporary settings for a
variety of instruments, with an aim to introduce the Psalms to a
new generation of worshippers. A freewill offering will be
taken. Refreshments following concert; contact
mdijkhuis@ldcss.ca for more information.
www.thepsalmproject.com/
GROUNDWORK - Hope: Hope seems to be in short supply today.
The world is unstable, with terrorism and war looming large. And
many people today experience family problems, health issues,
money challenges. Ultimately, can we experience any kind of real
personal hope in the face of inevitable death? Join the Jan. 15
Groundwork conversation based on Romans 5 and 15. Find a local
radio station or listen online at www.GroundworkOnline.com.
The Day
of Encouragement Planning Committee is very excited to present
the theme “GENERATION NOW”…A Discussion With and About
Emerging Adults 18-25. On Sat. Feb. 11 at Good News Church
in London, three presentations centered on different aspects of
the theme will be followed by round table discussions. Each
table would be led by a group facilitator.
The
topics and presenters for DOE 2012 are:
·
The relevance of a Reformed
world view for emerging adults: Syd Hielema.
·
Cultural realities and shifts
facing the emerging adults: Marc Hoogstaad.
·
Meaningful mentoring and
discipleship for, with, and by the emerging adult: Mike
Wagenman and Kelly Sibthorpe.
Through
the Day of Encouragement, our hope is to begin a dialogue about
an intergenerational approach to discipleship--an issue that
involves the whole church. Come out to enlarge your
understanding of emerging adults within the current cultural
context and finally, provide questions, resources, strategies
for you to take back to your church.
For more
information or to register, email your name, phone number and
your church to Marianne Idema:
majidema@gmail.com
or phone 519-424-3948 (evenings). The $10.00 fee can
be paid on the DOE.
KIDS
CORNER - The Scales of a Cheat: Liz has a major problem.
Should he cheat to get the “A” he wants so much? Find out on
this week’s Kids Corner, and then check out
www.kidscorner.net
for devotions, puzzles and more of Liz’s adventures.
"WHEN
HELPING HURTS" - a seminar. - The paradigm-shifting
book--When Helping Hurts--has caused many churches and ministry
leaders to ask: What do we do next in our efforts to help people
who are poor? How can we shift our efforts from dependency to
empowerment? How can we get our entire ministry network on the
same page? In response, co-author of the book--Steve Corbett of
the Chalmers Center for Economic Development--is offering a
one-day, regional training seminar entitled "Helping Without
Hurting: The Next Step," to be held in London, ON on Saturday,
Jan. 14 at Northpark Community Church. Register at
www.northpark.ca
under "upcoming events" or call 1-519-697-2500
